First from four novels already becoming a cult in the whole world "neapolitan cycle" of Элены Ферранте is history of two friends, Helen and Лилы, above-ground in 50th in one of poor quarters of Naples. Their childhood and youth pass on severe streets, where girls study in all circumstances to rely only on each other. Years go. Ways Helen and Лилы both go away or meet again, but they remain the best friends - such, when life is reflected one and refracted in a fate other. Through history of Лилы and Helen Ферранте tells about dramatic changes in life of quarter, city, country - from fascism and domination of maffia to the bloom of communist motion, and about that, how these changes affect on relations between heroines unforgettable to Лену and Лилой.More interesting facts about this book and author read in